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Jun282026 by Mark L. GarciaNo Comments

NPA claims killing of farmer in Cauayan

The New People’s Army claimed responsibility for the killing of a 43-year-old farmer whose body was found inside his house in Cauayan, Negros Occidental, police said.The victim, identified by police as alias “Arnel,” was found dead with multiple gunshot wounds in Sitio Badyang, Brgy. Camindangan, on June 21.The Cauayan police said the shooting occurred at around 7 p.m. on June 19.The victim’s sister told investigators that she heard several gunshots about 500 meters from her house that evening but did not immediately check the area.Another relative informed her two days later that the victim had been found dead inside his residence.Police said the body was already in an advanced state of decomposition when it was discovered.The family immediately buried the victim b...

Jun282026 by Digicast NegrosNo Comments

ERC recognizes Negros Power for leadership in clean energy transition

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Negros Power has earned national recognition from the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) for its outstanding contribution to advancing renewable energy and promoting consumer participation in the country’s clean energy transition.During a ceremony held at the ERC Main Office on Friday, June 26, the distribution utility received a plaque of recognition for its exemplary leadership and unwavering commitment to the implementation of the Net-Metering Program.ERC Chairperson Francis Saturnino Juan presented the award to Negros Power President and Chief Executive Officer Roel Castro, with Energy Secretary Sharon Garin joining the recognition rites during the commission’s 25th Anniversary celebration, a press release from Negros Power said.The ERC cited Negros Power for successf...

Jun282026 by Digicast NegrosNo Comments

Cadiz extends P50,000 a year bonus for centenarians

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Cadiz City officials deliver gifts to Lola Maria Magbanua and her incentive.*Cadiz PIO photoThrough Ordinance Number 09-2026, the local government of Cadiz has institutionalized the giving of a P50,000 bonus per year for centenarians."This is on top of the mandated Centenarian Gift or Centenarian Award under Centenarians Act of 2016, " Cadiz Mayor Salvador Escalante Jr. said in a press release issued Sunday, June 28."Cadiz is setting a new tone across the nation the way we honor and give thanks to our centenarians or soon-to-be super centenarians," he added.Under the Centenarians Act of 2016, someone who reaches the age of 100 years old is qualified to receive P300,000 or P100,000 each from national, provincial and city or municipal governments....

Jun282026 by Digicast NegrosNo Comments

UNIFED lauds DA, SRA for strengthening laws vs, molasses importation, RSSI

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SRA Administrator Pablo Luis Azcona and UNIFED President Manuel Lamata (right) at a recent meeting at the Capitol on the fight against RSSI.*The United Sugar Producers’ Federation of the Philippines (UNIFED) thanked the Department of Agriculture and the Sugar Board for finally closing a loophole on the use of imported molasses—which was detrimental to the sugar industry—through Sugar Order No. 4.“This was an oversight that could have killed the industry had it not been amended,” UNIFED President Manuel Lamata said in a press release Sunday, June 27. He added that they find it “strange” that “despite two amendments to Sugar Order No. 14, Series of 2008-2009, no one bothered to correct Section 6 that allowed the importation of products derived from sugarcane and sugar as fee...

Jun272026 by Judy F. PartlowNo Comments

More red-striped soft scale insect infestation reported in NegOr

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The municipality of Mabinay in Negros Oriental reported that about 600 hectares of sugarcane plantations have been infested by the red-striped soft scale insect (RSSI), the sap-sucking pest that attaches to the underside of sugarcane leaves and weakens the crop.Mayor Ernie Uy disclosed on Thursday that seven villages in Mabinay have been affected, with personnel from the Sugar Regulatory Administration already conducting chemical spraying operations to contain the spread.He added that RSSI cases have also been reported in Bais City, Bayawan City, and the municipalities of Bindoy and Ayungon.According to Uy, the provincial government has dispatched assessment teams to the affected areas to determine the extent of the damage.Governor Manuel Sagarbarria committed to provide ch...

Jun262026 by Carla P. GomezNo Comments

NegOr bans pork entry to block ASF, Bacolod reports pig deaths

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The Negros Occidental provincial government has declared a total ban on the entry of live pigs and pork products from areas affected by African Swine Fever (ASF).The directive was made through Executive Order No. 46, Series of 2026, signed by Governor Manuel L. Sagarbarria on June 24, and released Friday, June 26.The strict measures were triggered by recent reports of resurging ASF cases in the neighboring province of Negros Occidental.Sagarbarria deemed the order necessary to block the virus from entering Negros Oriental and to prevent devastating economic losses for backyard raisers, commercial farms, and local consumers.Executive Order No. 46 bans the entry in to Negros Oriental of live pigs, pork products, pork by-pr...

Jun262026 by Nanette GuadalquiverNo Comments

DepEd-NIR to map out comprehensive framework for safety in schools

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Department of Education-Negros Island Region Assistant Regional Director Anthony Liobet visits the learner injured in a stabbing incident at the hospital in San Carlos City.*DepEd-NIR photoThe Department of Education-Negros Island Region (NIR) is set to map out a comprehensive framework to ensure the safety of schools in the region while continuing to implement existing measures to protect the learners.DepEd-NIR spokesperson Almyr Caesar Dequiña said on Friday, June 26, that before the opening of classes on June 8, a memorandum was issued by Regional Director Ramir Uytico to ensure the safe return of learners for the school year 2026-2027.“This is our directive to our 22 schools division offices (SDOs) to protect learners from any form of abuse and violence,” Dequiña said.O...

Jun262026 by Carla P. GomezNo Comments

7 Bacolod businesses temporarily closed over lack of permits

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Seven establishments in Bacolod City were temporarily closed down by local authorities following a three-day joint inspection.The enforcement action was carried out by the City Legal Office and the Business Permits and Licensing Office (BPLO) from June 22 to June 24, the Bacolod City Communications Office reported.The affected businesses were found to be operating without complete business permits and other required documents.The inspections are part of the current administration's campaign under Mayor Greg Gasataya to ensure fair, legal, and responsible business operations, the BCCO said.Local officials emphasized that while the city government supports economic growth and business development, all establishments must follow the proper legal processes, it added.*

Jun262026 by Mark L. GarciaNo Comments

94th Infantry Battalion gets new commander

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Lt. Col. Ziegfred Tayaban, Maj. Gen. Michael Samson and Lt. Col. Rio Ranillo Mallanao (l-r) at the turnover rites*Lt. Col. Rio Ranillo Mallanao assumed command of the Army’s 94th Infantry Battalion during a change of command ceremony in Brgy. Libas, Isabela, Negros Occidental, on Friday, June 26.Mallanao replaced Lt. Col. Ziegfred Tayaban, who will be reassigned to the headquarters of the 3rd Infantry Division.Maj. Gen. Michael Samson, commander of the 3rd Infantry Division, presided over the ceremony at the battalion headquarters.Mallanao is a member of the Philippine Military Academy “Mandarangal” Class of 2003.Before his assumption, he served as executive officer of the 303rd Infantry Brigade.Samson commended Tayaban and the officers and personnel of the 94t...

Jun262026 by Mark L. GarciaNo Comments

Murder case with no bail filed against 3 suspects in La Castellana killing

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istockphoto A murder case with no bail recommended was filed against three men accused of killing a 48-year-old laborer whose body was found in a creek in La Castellana, Negros Occidental, the police said Friday, June 26.The suspects were identified as aliases “Rey,” 30, “Rom,” 20, and “Jon,” 18. Police said the complaint was filed following the completion of the investigation and the preparation of documentary evidence against the three suspects.The victim, alias “Sonny,” was found dead in a creek in Sitio Balingasag, Brgy. Masulog, on Wednesday afternoon, June 24.A resident who was on his way to hunt frogs discovered the body.La Castellana police identified and arrested the three suspects during follow-up operations at around 8 p.m. on the same day...